Yahoo Lifestyle 15 Sweet Ways to Decorate Your Valentine's Day Cupcakes
Valentine's Day has officially arrived, so it's time for sweet, delicious ways to celebrate! One of the best parts of Valentine's Day is the excuse to indulge in lots of chocolate, and it's even more fun when that chocolate is dressed up in pink and red accessories, like sprinkles and strawberries.
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These 15 Valentine's Day cupcake recipes are here for celebrating the most romantic day of the year. You can mix and match your favorite flavors for the cake and frosting, add a special filling if you wish, then top your cupcakes with all kinds of fun embellishments. Whether you're making them for your child's classroom party, a special treat for friends and family, or for an after-dinner dessert shared with your true love, cupcakes make the perfect treat for Valentine's Day.
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The Best Valentine's Day Cupcake Recipes
Ready for some inspiration? Here are 15 perfect cupcakes for your Valentine's Day celebration, from classic chocolate and pink champagne V-Day cupcakes to red velvet cupcakes in a jar.
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A delicious chocolate treat that is just as good, if not better, than the original.
Get the recipe: Copycat Hostess Cupcakes
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a treat that says "be mine."
Get the recipe: Red Velvet Cupcakes
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These Watermelon Cupcakes have fresh watermelon flavor in both the cake and frosting so you get a double dose of fruity deliciousness in every bite.
Get the recipe: Watermelon Cupcakes
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To help you celebrate Valentine’s Day with the chocolate you love and the good nutrition you may also be craving, we gave super-luscious chocolate cupcakes a healthy makeover.
Get the recipe: Berry Good Chocolate Cupcakes
For those of us who can’t decide between sweet and salty, this cupcake solves the problem.
Get the recipe: Salted Caramel Vegan Cupcakes
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Rich chocolate cupcakes topped with fresh strawberry frosting and garnished with a chocolate covered strawberry.
Get the recipe: Chocolate Dipped Strawberry Cupcakes
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These Sangria Cupcakes are made with fruit in the batter and a red wine buttercream, for the perfect party cupcakes!
Get the recipe: Sangria Cupcakes
Moist chocolate cupcakes topped off with a decadent Ghirardelli dark chocolate ganache frosting.
Get the recipe: Buttermilk Chocolate Cupcakes with Whipped Ganache Frosting
Simply mix champagne with the cake mix and a few drops of red dye, and you’re on your way!
Get the recipe here: Pink Champagne Cupcakes
Cherries and chocolate add a fun surprise to these Cherry Chocolate Chip Cupcakes. Two kinds of toppings give these easy treats a fun bakery touch.
Get the recipe: Cherry Chocolate Chip Cupcakes
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These Strawberry Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting are perfect! So moist and fluffy!
Get the recipe: Strawberry Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting
What says love better than chocolate?
Get the recipe: One-Bowl Chocolate Cupcakes
Instead of making a traditional cake or cupcakes, jazz up this sweet treat by layering slices of cupcake with cream cheese frosting.
Get the recipe: Red Velvet Cupcakes in a Jar
Surprise Inside Heart Cupcakes, vanilla cupcakes with vanilla buttercream frosting, with a surprise red velvet heart inside!
Get the recipe: Surprise Inside Heart Cupcakes
These Chocolate Truffle Cupcakes have a moist, truffle center with a pile of decadent chocolate buttercream on top.
Get the recipe: Chocolate Truffle Cupcakes
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